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Meniscus Surgery

Anatomy

Anatomy

Meniscus Function

Shock Absorber

Symptoms of a Torn Meniscus

• Pain

• Swelling

• “Catching”

• Locking

Blood Supply

Normal Torn

Arthroscopic Look

Normal Torn

MRI

Arthroscopic Surgery

Meniscectomy

Meniscectomy

Meniscectomy

Meniscectomy

Meniscal Repair

Meniscal Repair

Meniscal Repair

Goal

Pain-free knee that does not lock or catch

Possible Risks and Complications

• Anesthetic

• Neurovascular injury

• Stiffness

• Infection

• Blood clot

• Pain, swelling, mechanical symptoms

• Retear of meniscus

Rehab

Depends on the procedure:

• If simple meniscectomy, able to bear weight when comfortable; rehab individualized

• If meniscus is repaired, period of nonweightbearing or weightbearing in a brace followed by rehab

No surgery is ever “guaranteed,” but meniscus surgery is a highly

successful procedure